The Vought F4U Corsair was literally built around the Pratt & Whitney 2,000 HP radial engine. The engine was so massive and produced so much energy that a Hamilton Standard 13 feet 4 inch propeller, the largest of WWII, was required. The F4U was the first American fighter aircraft to exceed 400 MPH. The Corsair was referred to by the Japanese as “Whispering Death” and became a legend in its own time. This aircraft was one of the most distinctive designs with it bent wings making it an icon.

Pappy Boyington never actually flew Corsair 86. Land based Marine squadrons didn’t have assigned aircraft so 86 just became part of a publicity picture with a name and Japanese flags representing victories hurriedly applied. Applied so hurriedly that some of the victory markings are backward and not in line. The name on #86 was Lucybelle after a woman named Lucy he was courting. Boyington was a Major and the C/O of the VMF-214 “Black Sheep” Squadron that accumulated 94 victories of which 26 were Boyington’s.

1/48 scale pre-finished.Straight wing section can be removed and replaced with a section that makes it look like the wings are folded, no hinges.Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic.Professionally painted.All markings pad applied for superb results.Canopy slides open.Comes with a pilot that can be removed.Comes with display stand.Option to easily remove the landing gear and cover the openings with doors.Extremely sought after by collectors.